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Visa Application by post (Applicants must reside permanently in the UK)

The Royal Thai Embassy in London commenced its visa application by post service on the 2 January 2014. Termination of visa services by post at the Royal Thai Consulates in the United Kingdom and Ireland (namely, the Royal Thai Consulates in Birmingham, Cardiff, Hull, Liverpool, Glasgow, Gibralta and Dublin) will be effective from the 15 January 2014.

All types of VISAs are issued according to the stated PURPOSE OF VISIT which must be CLEARLY STATED by the applicant. Failure to do so shall inevitably incur delays.

Visas issued must be used within 3 months from the date of application. Upon arrival in Thailand, THE ACTUAL LENGTH OF STAY (Starting from the date of entry), shall be determined and granted at the discretion of Immigration Officers.

For other purposes than tourism: Please submit EVIDENCE SUBSTANTIATING THE PURPOSE OF YOUR STAY.

Examples of such evidence are:

- In the case of transit: a confirmed travel document (air ticket etc.) showing Thailand as point of transit. - In the case of a business trip (Non-immigrant "B"): a letter of invitation, a confirmation letter of employer and/or a letter from a business counterpart in Thailand.- In the case of working in Thailand: a letter of employment from your prospective employer, such a document should be addressed to The Royal Thai Embassy, and a copy of the companies registration certificate in Thailand. - In the case of settlement in Thailand with Thai spouse/ Children/ Parents(Non-immigrant "O"): photo copy certificate of marriage, birth, Thai nationality passport/Thai ID card.(please do not send the original)- In the case of UK Pensioner (Non-immigrant "O"): a copy of UK State Pension.

When submitting your application by post
-Complete and sign one application form. Only visa application forms issued by The Royal Thai Embassy in London will be accepted. A separate form is required for each traveller regardless of age. DOWNLOAD FORM

-Your Passport/Travel Document which must be valid for at least 6 Months from the date of application

It is recommended to use the stamps to send and return rather than a franking stamp from the post office as franking stamps will limit the date of posting.

You are advised NOT to contact us before 5 working days after our receiving your application.
We will not track application for you by phone. If you do not receive the passport back within 5 WORKING DAYS, you contact us with the prove of sending your application.

NOTE:

- Visa Applications submitted by post must be sent to:

Visa Section, Royal Thai Embassy,

29 - 30 Queen's Gate, London,
SW7 5JB

Visa and postage fee must be paid by Postal Order made payable to: THE ROYAL THAI EMBASSY. please kindly write down the applicant 's name and passport number at the back of the postal order

Following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on 13 October 2016, a Book of Condolences will be open daily for signing at the Royal Thai Embassy from 14 October 2016 onwards from 0930-1630 hours.